Overview & Reviews

A revamped Park Avenue Ultra, chock-full of aesthetic goodies, emerges for 2003. This Ultra model features a new grille, side mirror-mounted turn indicators, 17-inch chrome-plated aluminum wheels and retro-style fender portholes. The three holes on each front fender are meant to link the updated 2003 model to Buick's 40-plus years of design heritage. The Ultra also boasts an improved ride, largely due to the specially-tuned Gran Touring suspension and rear stabilizer bar, both of which are standard Ultra equipment. Inside, faux wood grain trim and a new gauge cluster graphics help define the Ultra's fresh look.

• Big and comfy interior, strong V6 engine, attractive design, good value.

• Sometimes flimsy assembly quality, floaty ride without Gran Touring package.

User Reviews:

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  A super car - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By EGOLDMAN - September 11 - 12:16 am

  I have 61,000 miles on my Park Ave and have almost no problems with the car. It delivers an amazing 31 mpg on the highway, 24+ in city on regular. It is very comfortable, and goes through snow like a snow plow. I still have 3 of the original Goodyear tires, and they still have decent tread. The car has all the electronic goodies, and none have gone bad. I am afraid to trade this car for the Lucerne because it is so good.

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  VERY PLEASED - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By WIDENHOUSE - August 14 - 10:00 am

  I ALWAYS THINK OF BUICKS BEING A CAR FOR THE ELDERLY. I AM OLD BUT THE STYLE OF OUR BLACK ULTRA IS NOT. WE GOT EVERYTHING ON THE CAR THAT BUICK OFFERS AND WE COULDNT BE MORE PLEASED.

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  An Excellent American Sedan - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Jake H. - October 11 - 10:00 am

  This car has served me well over the last 10 months. Never once failed to crank, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 115, thats saying something. A/C and Heat become effective very quickly after cranking. I fit ALL of my belongings at college, plus a friends, and 3 of his bags in this car, and still got 24 MPG on the highway home. My best is 30.7 MPG highway using no A/C and with a light load. Very fuel efficient on the highway. No so much in the city-acceleration kills it. Set the cruise and be happy.

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  My park avenue - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Supercharged me - June 1 - 2:00 am

  This vechical is safer , Faster, more reliable in any situation then anything in its class. The Lincoln and Cadillac may have a V8 but this supercharged v6 does 0-60 in 6 seconds. My family and myself love to travel in this vechical and we have had no problems with it so far. I love Buick, its a family legacy.

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  I love my Park Ave - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Jerry03 - March 8 - 2:00 am

  My wife and I bought our jet black Park Ave Ultra in December of 2002. We’re the only ones in our small town of 4,000 people to have one, and we absolutely love it! We are faithful Park Avenue owners (buying new since 1986; Ultras when they first came out; even had an Electra T-type) and were considering an STS, but fell in love with the new Ultra. Excellent ride, handling, and all the comfort and features of a Caddy for about 15 grand less. Exterior very classy with new grille and portholes. Supercharged 3800 performs well. Havent had many problems with it that werent taken care of under warranty.

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  How I love Buicks - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Lenell - February 4 - 4:40 am

  I was reading that a Buick owner had a vibration problem at 60mph. I had the same thing but at a much lower speed. We found out that the left front half axle was bent. The axle was replaced and the tires which resolved the vibration problem. I found out from Buick, that there was a problem with how these Buicks were anchored to the transporters which in turn would bend the axle. I havent had any problem or any other problems with my Buick once that issue was resolved. It is a very dependable car, with an average gas mileage of 26mpg on long runs.

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  Nicer than Cadillac - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By taxdude - May 25 - 2:00 am

  Thats what everyone was saying at the Auto Show. Great American styling inside and out.

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  Fine Auto - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Jake02324 - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Had a few defects (why on a new Buick) but the dealer fixed everything right away! Beeen good now 6600miles. Gas mileage could be better but the 01 Lesabre did not good until 30000 miles.

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  2003 Ultra, an excellent buy - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By Timbo - June 6 - 3:40 pm

  This 2003 Park Avenue Ultra is my second Ultra. I also own a 1992 (which has lived up to its 4s and 5s for long-term reliability and quality). This is an exceptional vehicle. Excellent for the buyer (not for the seller - very low resale), which enabled me to purchase the car well under what its worth in my eyes. I have now owned it for a little over a year and its been fantastic. Mine is fully optioned (I bought it in Hawaii and it has heated seats). There is nothing about this vehicle that I would change (save putting an LS2 into it). It is granite in color, with the chrome accent option and a tastefully done leather interior. The Supercharged 3800 V6 is spectacular.

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  My favorate car - 2003 Buick Park Avenue
  By poppy - April 10 - 2:00 am

  This is the finast car I have owned. It is so smooth riding. The only problem in the 4000 miles that I have had is a sticking drivers door and that was fixed in 10 minutes. Dealership is the greatest in South Florida. I would give this car a 9